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We only use the finest products on the market for one reason. When money is on the line we don't want to skimp out, or worry about failure. Through years of testing and on the water experience we have narrowed our choices down. If you would like more information on these products please go to their respective sites and contact the manufacturer. They are the developers of the product, and they are the best representative to answer your questions. If you don't mind please tell them Rick at Crazy Yankee sent you, or how you were directed to their site through mine.
 

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Looking for INSTANT fishing reports from around Lake Ontario? Lake Ontario Tweets (LOT) is the answer everyone has been looking for! You can't get faster reports than the ones on Lake Ontario Tweets! Top charter boat captains and tournament boats up and down Lake Ontario giving valuable information to help you, the angler, get on fish faster and to be more efficient with your presentations.

 

Our favorite Tackle Shops!

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One of the BEST Tackle shop in Pulaski, and also a BRAND NEW store in Oswego!

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Pt. Breeze's LARGEST tackle shop!

Sponsors/Field Staff

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A-TOM-MIK Tournament Flies are beyond amazing! They have accounted for more Trophy Salmon on my boat, and other boats on Lake Ontario, than any other brand of fly. They played a huge role in my last 3 Pro-Am checks with a 1st place to boot! They also put 2 fish on the Spring LOC leader board in the Spring of 2008. You wont see me leave home without them. Locally manufactured with top notch customer service.

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The ONLY adjustable flasher out there! Invented by the same guy who put a motor on a downrigger. This flasher has the potential to meet the moods of the fish. It has played a role in putting big fish on the LOC leader boards, and in cashing checks in the Pro-Ams.

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A local company with knowledge of what Lake Ontario King Salmon want. Norther King is family owned and operated, and they put a great deal of pride into their product. Creators of many deadly spoon colors like the Sea Sick Waddler (A Crazy Yankee Color Scheme), and the Diehard (Which has been tapped up and called either a Habenero or THAT spoon). To boot they have some of the toughest paint on their spoons so they last you a lifetime.

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Since 1955 they have developed tournament grade products. Whether your looking to compete in a Bass tournament, or troll the Great Lakes for Salmon and Trout they have the rods and reels you need. Daiwa makes a very dependable products which will allow you to enjoy them for years. Check out their new line of Saltist levelwinds if your looking for the PERFECT Great Lakes trolling reel!

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Ande fishing line has been around for many years. I remember my father running the PINK Ande monofilament back when I started to really take to fishing lake Ontario. To this day Ande is a staple on the Great Lakes and is a very dependable fishing line. We hooked up with Ande to fill the void of monofilament and fluorocarbon greater than 50lb test. We generally use this type of pound test on our A-TOM-MIK fly harnesses, but when the Salmon get vicious, like the 2009 Sodus Pro-Am, sometimes 30lb test isn't enough!

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Team Dreamweaver! They are the makers of the famous Spin Doctor, which we love so much, and the infamous DW Super Slim spoons that we have become addicted to. Their paint jobs are definitely top notch, and they bring many of the new hot colors to the market. We have had a small, but good, relationship with them for a few years, so i think it is time to put them up here in the spotlight. The boys over at Dreamweaver lures have just about anything you need to catch Great lakes Salmon, Trout, and Walleye. A true one stop shop!

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All fishing lines aren't equal! McCoy is an unbelievably strong and abrasive resistant fishing line. One benefit we discovered by accident is that it has the ability to shed the evasive "sea fleas" from your lines while trolling in the summer months better than any other line out there. In 2009 the came to market with a brand new Fluorocarbon line, and it didn't take more than one BASS Elite event to put a winning tournament on it. We loved it as leader material on all our Lake O rods in the 2009 season too! Whether it is Bass or Salmon McCoy should be a fishing line you NEED to give a shot to.

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Scotty manufactures one of the TOUGHEST downriggers available for trolling the Great Lakes. They are based out of British Columbia, and are the number one downrigger for British Columbia vessels pursuing Salmon. If these downriggers can brave the saltwater applications in British Columbia then they can handle anything the Great Lakes dish out. Downrigger purchases don't happen every year, so thats why we choose the one we can trust for the long haul. Stay tuned for an updated version in 2011! Shhhhhhhhhhh.....

Manufacturers We Suggest

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If you are sick of loosing plastic baits to Bass then you have to check out the Parasite clip! These clips pay for themselves in a matter of no time. I'm sure if you fish for Bass you have lost a few Senko's. This clip will save you so much money and time in tournaments it's foolish not to have on your line. I have been using them for a few years now and I wont flip a Sweet Beaver or a Senk o without one!

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The Depth Raider is on its way to becoming the speed and temp unit of the Great Lakes. Its compact size minimizes blow-back on your downrigger, and the easy to read display can be seen from anywhere on the boat. Reliability is always something we keep in mind when purchasing equipment and this unit definitely falls under that heading.

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Cisco makes the most adjustable rod holder for trolling purposes. Another product that is a one time purchase, so why not do it right? They come in various colors to match your set-up, and they can customize any set-up you can dream of. 

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Ridgeback Rattler downrigger weights can be a great addition in your downrigger spread. These weights create a turbulence underwater that attracts fish. The shape also helps with decreasing cable blow-back. We have gone as far as saying that these weights have helped us place in Salmon tournaments on Lake Ontario.

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When the temperature for Salmon gets down there below 100' then there is no better downrigger weight on the market. They have recently came out with a MEGA Shark that weighs an astounding 20lbs. They track great and have the potential to attract fish into your spread.

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Power Pro has built a reputable name for themselves in the past few years. They make a heck of a braided line that is thin in diameter and strong. We use Power Pro for downrigger cable instead of the old stainless steel that comes on all downriggers. We also use it to two around our Big John Otter boats. The 0 stretch helps when there is a lot of weight pulling on the Otter Boat from our copper and leadcore lines. Speaking of copper and leadcore....you can find Power Pro backing on all of those reels aboard the Yankee Troller.

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The introduction of our new revolutionary and innovative design, the DEEPER DIVER has created major excitement in fishing circles. Also our new 10' Deeper Diver Rod is sure to please avid anglers. Walker is proud to offer now a full assortment of trolling equipment along with it's downrigger line.

Many years of research and development have gone into this bringing you products such as Direct Wired Temp at the ball, Strike Vision Underwater Video Camera System, WTD Inverted, Level Wind Trolling Reel, and Walker continues to develop new trolling products to better ensure our customers are maximizing their angling experience.

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Wood is better. Lyman wooden plugs are designed to imitate the erratic action of injured fish. The buoyancy of the wood and the weight distribution of the lure create a darting action that has not been achieved in other lures.Salmon LOVE these plugs Spring through Fall, and they have been a very well kept secret around Lake Ontario
 
Check out the history behind this plug! Its an incredible read! Lyman's History

Other Useful Links

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I met Bill and Ed at the Rochester Sportsmans Expo in March 2010. It was funny that they stopped by our booth becasue they currently have that HUGE 32lb Salmon we caught in September 2009. It was the largest fish they ended up mounting from 2009! They offer a great service to anyone on the West end of Lake Ontario by picking up your Trophy fish at the port you fish. Whether it is Wilson, Olcott, or Pt, Breeze just give them a call and they will meet up with you and take care of your soon to be "mounter!"

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Ryan Lane was introduced to me through a friend. He just so happened to be at the tournament I was fishing when I caught my 6.59lb Largemouth Bass from Conesus Lake. He mounted that Bass, my first fish to be mounted ever, and did a great job at it. He has won many awards with his work on Whitetail Deer too. Ryan is in the Southern Tier, so if there is any taxidermy work you need done down there he is the man to talk to.


 
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 A great Duck and Goose Hunting Forum. Have Qustions about Waterfowl Hunting? Ask Away!
 
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Spring, Summer, and Fall Derbies on Lake Ontario. Register during a charter and maybe your name could be on thier leader board! This derby pays out THOUSANDS every year!
 

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